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Possible Upgrade: requesting ideas
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If you like the omni sound, MBL have a relatively compact stand mounted spkr wearing the radial tweet & mid. The sound is good, slightly reminiscent of the ls3/5a -- but with significantly better HF extension and better LF extension. It's probably better than yr present ceramiques. It's also easier to drive -- it doesn't have a subwoof and you may not need one unless you start listening to large orchestras. The 101 you referred to is about 6' tall and imposing -- I don't think it would get past the wife. You also need exhorbitant amounts of energy to drive them. The Strads you mentioned are large. The Eidolon are probably within yr physical limits; it's a nicely made spkr but is another energy guzzler. Really, I would sacrifice low end extension that's rarely reproduced well by "full-range" passive spkrs driven by 1 amp and go for a good spkrs that plays ~60-20kHz. OR, go for an active design. Try Linkwitz's orion for example. Now that is a heavyweight design:)! |